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Old 01-16-12, 02:03 PM   #87
kraznyi_oktjabr
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Originally Posted by Betonov View Post
They say she turned for 180 degrees, that's why she's orientated towards the course she came from.
If so then that could explain why damaged side is above water. Hard turn to port would have caused water to move to starboard side causing list to and eventually capsizing to starboard.

If previous is correct then it would be nice to hear what was captain's reasoning for turn towards shore. Did he attempt to beach ship to prevent sinking?
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